Brooklyn Paper News Headlines Archive for August 26, 2024

Hundreds turned out on Aug. 21 to rally at the site on what the 36th day of consecutive protesting

Politics

Protesters vow to ‘never stop’ rallying against planned homeless shelter in Gravesend

By Adam Daly

A day in history. Green-Wood Cemetery hosted their annual Battle of Brooklyn family day over the weekend.

History buffs step back in time at Green-Wood Cemetery’s annual Battle of Brooklyn

By Jada Camille

Protests at Columbia University and other campuses

AMNY

A new school year sees revised NYC college policies on antisemitism

NY: BRAVO Volunteer Ambulance Service

Health

Bay Ridge volunteer ambulance group BRAVO celebrates 50 years of service

By Gabriele Holtermann

NY: 17th Annual Soap Box Derby

Kids & Education

Wheel-y fun! South Slope kids race to victory in 17th annual Soap Box Derby

By Gabriele Holtermann

Five things to do in Brooklyn this week!

Coney Island Cyclone closed indefinitely after malfunction leaves riders hanging

By Ben Brachfeld

More from Around New York

"The Stranger," directed by François Ozon, opened April 3 at the Angelika and Film at Lincoln Center.

In ‘The Stranger,’ gay director François Ozon adapts a classic French novel

From left, Loycent Gordon, recipient of the Claire Shulman “Spirit of Community” Award, is honored alongside Richard S. David, Patricia Ornst and Ben Guttmann, recognized as “Chefs of the Year,” during Queens Centers for Progress’ annual Evening of Fine Food.

Honorees celebrate as QCP’s 30th ‘Evening of Fine Food’ draws strong community support

Happy little girl blowing soap bubbles in park. Spring Break on Long Island: 15+ Fun Kids’ Events & Family Activities 2026

New York Family

Spring Break on Long Island: 15+ Fun Kids’ Events & Family Activities 2026

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Teen stabbed, robbed in park near LaGuardia Airport; suspects flee on bus